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USA: Aldi brings Low Prices to Midtown Manhattan with latest NYC store
Discount Retail Chain Aldi USA is making an aggressive, high-stakes branding play in the heart of New York City, taking a page straight out of the expansion playbook Trader Joe’s used two decades ago. With its grand opening on June 19, 2026, at 311 W. 42nd St. (situated on the ground floor of The Ellery residential building in Midtown Manhattan), the hard discounter is planting its flag in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world. This launch marks Aldi’s
Jun 163 min read


Mexico: Tiendas 3B Stores opens 123 stores and reaches 3,469 stores
Discount Retail Chain Tiendas 3B started 2026 with revenues of 22,860 million pesos during the first quarter, a growth of 33.4% compared to the same period in 2025. The chain opened 123 new stores between January and March, reached a network of 3,469 units and reached 20 distribution centers in operation. In the message to investors included in the quarterly report, K. Anthony Hatoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BBB Foods Inc., indicated that the company recorded
Jun 162 min read


Poland: Lidl points out Biedronka's smart pricing
Discount Retail Chain Lidl Poland's campaign exposed the pricing strategy used by Biedronka, but also by other chains. During the price war on the Polish market, Lidl publicly pointed out to Biedronka for differentiating the prices of the same products depending on the location of the store. In the opinion of Tomasz Stec, managing partner in the Warsaw office of the international company Simon-Kucher, which specializes in pricing, it is worth noting another interesting aspect
Jun 165 min read


China: Discounter Leerle and Gome Supermarket start cooperation
Discount Retail Chain Leerle in Changsha, Hunan, was not long ago visited by, Gome Group founder Huang Guangyu paid a night visit to this retail chain company in Changsha, Hunan, and was personally received by founder Chen Zhengguo and his senior management team. After the visit, the two parties held closed-door talks and signed a cooperation agreement. Not only is Leerle actively promoting its cooperation with the former richest man, but from May 1 to now, Gome Supermarket,
Jun 154 min read


Bolivia: Tiendas 3B opens its 67th store
Discount Retail Chain Tiendas 3B Bolivia, the fastest growing savings chain in the country, officially opened its 67th store in the municipality of Warnes, thus strengthening its expansion in the department of Santa Cruz and reaffirming its commitment to bring real savings to more Bolivian families. The new branch opens its doors with the proposal that characterizes Tiendas 3B: all the essential products for the home, really low prices, hundreds of offers every month and a tr
Jun 152 min read


USA: Dollar General's Classic Strategy Is Working Again
Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollar General is finding success with its original price point as the Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based discount retailer makes serious traction with its $1 items. Value Valley, which comprises more than 500 rotating items priced at $1, outperformed the chain average in the first quarter with a comparable sales increase of 18.4% year over year. Health and beauty performed particularly well. Dollar General also introduced several new $1 private label i
Jun 152 min read


Peru: Dollarcity opens its first store in Peru and plans new openings
Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollarcity arrived in a historic city in the interior of the country, marking a new milestone in its expansion strategy in the Peruvian market. This move is part of its growth plan, focused on strengthening its presence in regions with high consumption potential. The commitment responds to the trend of decentralization of retail to intermediate cities, where the demand for affordable alternatives is growing. With this opening, Dollarcity reaches
Jun 122 min read


Germany: Lidl's sales rise with 8 billion euros to 140 billion euros
Discount Retail Chain Lidl, the prominent discount retail chain, alongside its sister company Kaufland, drove their parent company, the German retail powerhouse Schwarz Group, to a total revenue of €185.6 billion for the 2025 financial year. This marks a solid 5.8% year-on-year growth compared to the €175.4 billion recorded in 2024. Despite navigating ongoing geopolitical and economic crises, the group successfully expanded its global footprint by opening 300 new brick-and-mo
Jun 122 min read


Dominican Republic: Ritmo opened 50 stores in Dominican Republic
Discount Retail Chain Ritmo (developed by the same founders of Justo Y Bueno) has opened since August 2025 50 stores in the Dominican Republic. Known for its aggressive promotional strategies and low-price model, the chain aims to establish an initial footprint of another 50 small-format discount stores across various regions of the country. According to details shared on the Business Lunch program, Justo Y Bueno—which experienced rapid growth in Colombia after its 2016 debut
Jun 122 min read


Uzbekistan: Korzinka launches Afzal Market
Discount Retail Chain Afzal Market format reflects the Korzinka’s strategy of developing affordable retail and contributing to an improved quality of life by expanding opportunities for convenient and value-driven shopping close to home. The Korzinka supermarket chain announces the launch of a new discount proximity retail format under the Afzal Market brand. The first stores have already opened in the Tashkent region, in Dostobod, Chinaz and Yangiyul. The company plans to ex
Jun 112 min read


USA: Dollar Tree reports higher first-quarter sales, raises fiscal 2026 outlook
Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollar Tree reported stronger first-quarter earnings and sales growth Thursday, driven by higher customer spending and improved merchandise margins, as the discount retailer raised its outlook for fiscal 2026. Dollar Tree said net sales for the quarter ended May 2 rose 7.2% to $5 billion from a year earlier. Comparable-store sales increased 3.5%, fueled by a 4.5% increase in average ticket size, though customer traffic declined 1%. Results reflec
Jun 92 min read


Spain: Mercadona, Lidl and Aldi increase their workforces in Spain to double digits driven by the growth of their sales
Discount Retailer Chain giants Mercadona, Lidl, and Aldi are famous for driving the massive growth of private-label (MDD) products in Spain, their impact goes far beyond the grocery aisles. The stellar business performance of these three formats over the last five years has triggered a massive hiring boom, resulting in 18,400 new jobs between 2021 and 2025. Job Creation: Double-Digit Workforce Growth According to data compiled by infoRETAIL, all three chains achieved double-d
Jun 52 min read


Research: The Rise of the "Kakashi School": How Chinese Meituan’s Happy Monkey is Upending Brick-and-Mortar Retail
As the traditional, one-size-fits-all Carrefour model continues to decline, brick-and-mortar retailers are aggressively seeking new paths to survival. The latest disruptive strategy gaining traction is the "Kakashi School." Created by Meituan’s crossover venture, Happy Monkey (开心猴子), this model bridges the gap between e-commerce and physical retail. Named after the "Copy Ninja" Kakashi Hatake from the anime Naruto, this school does not waste resources inventing its own moves
Jun 43 min read


USA: Dollar General posts higher first-quarter sales and profit, raises operating performance
Discount Variety Retail Chain Dollar General Corp. outpaced initial expectations for the first quarter ending May 2, 2026, delivering solid growth despite severe winter weather and store closures. Net sales rose 3.4% to $10.8 billion, anchored by a 2% increase in same-store sales—driven by a 1.4% uptick in foot traffic and a slightly higher average ticket size. Growth was balanced across all core merchandise categories (consumables, apparel, seasonal, and home goods) alongsid
Jun 41 min read


Spain: TEDi’s Strategic Expansion Across Iberia
Discount Variety Retail Chain TEDi is one of Europe’s premier non-food discounters, continuing to solidify its footprint across 15 countries, operating over 3,700 stores and employing a global workforce of 36,000. Known for its vast, budget-friendly selection—spanning home decor, household essentials, stationery, DIY crafts, and pet supplies—the German retailer is heavily prioritizing the Iberian market for its next phase of growth. 1. Strategic Footprint and Market Presence
Jun 42 min read


Poland: The Evolution of the Polish Discounter War: From "Cheapest" to "Fairest"
Discount Retail Chain Lidl and Biedronka the two grocery retail marketleaders in Poland are at long-standing price war which has entered a new phase, moving beyond basic discount claims to a psychological battle over transparency. The Whistleblower Strategy: Lidl broke industry silence by publicly calling out Biedronka for altering prices based on store location. By exposing this standard industry practice, Lidl shifted the narrative to focus on corporate fairness. The Psycho
Jun 41 min read


China: Harddiscount Chaohé Suàn NB Strikes Gold in Hefei: Full Yangtze Delta Coverage Achieved
Discount Retail Chain Chaohé Suàn NB and the retail powerhouse of Alibaba recently marked a major milestone by opening three stores simultaneously in Hefei, officially locking in complete coverage across the entire Yangtze River Delta region. To see how the grand opening fared, DRC paid a visit to the brand-new location at Hefei Manle City. Spanning nearly 1,000 square meters—exceptionally large for the brand's standard layout—the store proves that a compact neighborhood foot
Jun 33 min read


China: Changzhou's Rising Supermarket Star: Third Store Opening — Is the Hard Discount Model Really That Popular?
Discount Retail Chain ALDI China's third Changzhou store officially opened on May 30th at the Tianyu Shopping Plaza in Xinbei District — marking ALDI's first location in that district. Together with the previously opened first store at Zhonglou Wuyue Plaza and the second store at Qingfenghui which opened on May 1st, ALDI has rolled out three stores in Changzhou in less than a year. With additional locations at Wujin Maoye Tiandi, Kai'er LOMO Plaza, Liyang Jineagle, and the ne
Jun 34 min read
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